Chief Data Scientist

💼 Job Title: Chief Data Scientist 💰 Industry: Fintech 📍 Location: New York City 🔍 We are partnering with a growing data insights platform to appoint a Chief Data Scientist. This is a leadership role for an applied data science and econometrics expert who can bridge advanced academic credentials with hands-on, practical experience. You will lead the data science function, oversee the development of scalable data solutions, and shape strategy around econometrics, AI/ML, and emerging agentic AI applications. 🧾 Responsibilities: • Apply econometrics, statistics, and machine learning to extract actionable insights from complex datasets • Build and deploy production-level data science solutions that support business and client delivery • Partner with engineering and product teams to design end-to-end data pipelines and scalable solutions • Interpret and communicate model outputs and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Contribute to innovation around advanced AI/ML, including LLMs and agentic AI 🧾 What We’re Looking For: • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline • 5+ years of applied experience in data science and econometrics (not purely academic research) • Proven experience building and deploying data-driven products and models into production • Strong technical background with Python, R, SQL, and familiarity with modern cloud/data environments • Knowledge of fraud detection, financial data, or econometric modeling is advantageous